Writing Services
“If people cannot write well, they cannot think well, and if they cannot think well, others will do their thinking for them.”
– George Orwell
Why Hire a Professional Writer?
- Writers are specialists who have perfected the craft of writing.
- Bad writing reflects poorly on you and your business.
- Spell checkers and grammar correction software cannot effectively recognize bad communication.
- AI may not say exactly what you want.
- Read “On the Value and Necessity of Writers.
Why not use AI instead?
- Risk of plagiarism.
- Lack of originality in AI-generated work.
- Your unique voice will not come through.
- Weakens your critical thinking.
Words generated by AI simply match the patterns of other writers, but AI can’t match the patterns of your thoughts precisely, i.e. it isn’t you
Experiences: Book published; taught college English Composition; private tutoring.
Editing
Editing Is Not the Most Glamorous Part of Writing.
Yet it has been said, “The most important part of writing is re-writing.” (That means “Edit, edit, and edit again.”) As Mark Twain said, “Writing is easy. All you have to do is cross out the wrong words.”
I saw a sign several years ago: SORRY BREAKFAST WITH SANTA CANCELLED.
Ahh, for the want of a punctuation mark!
It should have read: SORRY! BREAKFAST WITH SANTA CANCELLED or SORRY, BREAKFAST WITH SANTA CANCELLED.
One little punctuation mark could have turned an embarrassing announcement into an apology. Did anyone really want to go to a “sorry breakfast” with Santa? Perhaps the readers were glad it was cancelled.
Punctuation makes a difference. So do grammar, sentence structure, and formatting.
“Editing makes good writing better.”
Media
We Live in an Age Inundated with an Explosion of Words.
Websites, X, blogs, etc. have multiplied writing to an astounding degree. I wonder if the invention of the printing press in 1440 caused a similar information overload.
THE CHALLENGE
Not all texts are created equal. The mere proliferation of words doesn’t equate with good writing. The challenge for a writer:
- Get to the point quickly.
- Do it concisely.
- Write clearly.
Coherent, meaningful, and accurate writing will always be needed.
Ghost-Writing
“Those who tell the stories rule the world.”
? Hopi American Indian proverb
The ability to tell or just recognize a good story is unique to humans. Our personal story:
- Knits our life together.
- Gives it meaning.
- Makes it coherent.
All of us have experienced things that connect with others. We have good stories to tell, and even with the many changes in the way writing can be transmitted, good stories will never go away.
Samples:
You have a story to tell. I can help you write it.
Speech Writing
Don’t have the luxury of writing your own speech? Need a speech for a business or personal occasion?
- Speechwriting is a specialty of mine.
- I’ve studied and refined the craft of speechwriting for almost forty years.
- Initial failures prompted me to hone my ability for crafting unique speeches.
MY SERVICE WILL:
- Define the structure and purpose of your speech.
- Craft your speech to suit the needs of your audience.
- Develop your speech with clarity, accuracy, and audience impact.
- Coach you with your presentation and delivery.
Speechwriting is a collaboration between the speaker and the writer. I can make your presentation memorable for you and your audience.